Internship opportunities
PlayHouse Internships for Spring 2021 have been filled. If you are interested in an internship for summer 2021, please apply here and indicate in a cover letter what area of work you are interested in.
The Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum is a children’s museum located in Glen Oak Park. The PlayHouse offers 8,000 square feet of exhibit space with hands-on, interactive exhibits which showcase the industry, culture, and natural environment of Peoria and Central Illinois. In addition to permanent exhibits, the PlayHouse also offers a number of workshops and programs for families, kids, and adults.
Successful interns are innovative thinkers and leaders who are outgoing to possess a commitment to diversity and excellent customer service in support of PlayHouse goals.
TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIPS:
Internship application information can be found at https://peoriaparks.org/careers/internships/. Please email playhouse@peoriaparks.org with any questions.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, SPRING 2021
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create graphics and promotional pieces for PlayHouse and Park District programs
- Work with the marketing team to create, analyze, and improve social media and web-based marketing efforts
- Attend PlayHouse staff and marketing meetings (by Zoom).
- Be an active member of a small but highly engaged and collaborative team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills, both visual and verbal.
- Coursework and experience in graphic design.
- Knowledge of Adobe design software (InDesign, Photoshop, etc)
- Interest in the work of children’s museums / community non-profits. Previous museum experience is not required.
INTERNSHIP DATES AND HOURS:
January - mid-May (flexible). Interns during the school year are expected to work between 10 and 15 hours per week.
*Please note, while Internships are unpaid, the Park District will work with your school to allow for credits where available.
MARKETING INTERN, SPRING 2021
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Marketing Coordinator in maintaining and creating social media campaigns including researching and drafting social media posts according to PlayHouse guidelines and mission
- Help manage PlayHouse Times website (playhousetimes.org)
- Help with e-blasts
- Support park district marketing more broadly
- Attend PlayHouse staff and marketing meetings when possible
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must be upper-level undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or graduate level.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills including comfort interacting with children and families.
- Coursework or experience in marketing; interest in social media marketing and / or branding preferred.
- Experience or interest in the work of children’s museums / community non-profits. Previous museum experience is not required.
- All intern placements are contingent upon the successful completion of screening requirements including a background check. Please be sure to fill out application in addition to sending resume and cover letter.
INTERNSHIP DATES AND HOURS:
January - mid-May (flexible). Interns during the school year are expected to work between 10 and 15 hours per week.
*Please note, while Internships are unpaid, the Park District will work with your school to allow for credits where available.
VIDEO EDITING INTERN, SPRING 2021
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Edit virtual program videos and other videos as needed. Examples can be seen here and here.
- Work with volunteer participants and PlayHouse staff to improve videos as we go along.
- Upload videos to PlayHouse files, YouTube, and Facebook.
- Research and find additional photos/ images as needed for use in videos.
- May also include:
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some experience editing videos.
- Knowledge of and access to video editing software.
- Interest in videos for children and families, and/or museum and cultural video programming.
- The ability to complete tasks independently.
- The ability to communicate clearly both in conversation and through the video medium.
- Able to work collaboratively and receive feedback and make changes to work.
- Previous museum experience is not required.
- Applicants must be upper-level undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or graduate level.
- All intern placements are contingent upon the successful completion of screening requirements including a background check. Please be sure to fill out application in addition to sending resume and cover letter.
INTERNSHIP DATES AND HOURS:
January - mid-May (flexible). Interns during the school year are expected to work between 10 and 15 hours per week.
*Please note, while Internships are unpaid, the Park District will work with your school to allow for credits where available.